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Question: Who should the Sadaqatul Fitr be given to?

Answer: Sadaqatul Fitr needs to be given to such a Muslim who is eligible to accept Zakaat.
[The person does not have cash/items (excluding items of personal use) equal to or more than the Nisab amount. Items of personal use are: house, car, clothing, cell phones, laptops, books for students, appliances, furniture, etc.[

Question: I mistakenly swallowed water while rinsing my mouth when making Wudhu, what is the status of my fast?

Answer: The water was swallowed mistakenly while you were full aware that you were fasting, hence the fast will break. You will have to make a Qadha fast to recompense for this day.

Question: Upon whom is Sadaqatul Fitr obligatory?

Answer: Sadaqatul Fitr is obligatory on a person who on the morning of Eid, possess wealth equal to the Nisaab amount. This is after deducting, debts and liabilities and excluding needs and necessities of life e.g. car, home, cellphone, furniture, etc

Question: Is it permissible to do cupping while fasting

Answer: In principle, cupping does not break the fast. However, it is disliked for a person to have cupping done if there is fears it will weaken the person.